feeling fear, or feeling worry about the possible results of a particular situation

afraid for She was afraid for her children (= feared that they might be hurt). 她很担心孩子们的安全。

afraid of I've always been afraid of flying/heights/spiders. 我一直都怕坐飞机／恐高／怕蜘蛛。

He was/felt suddenly afraid. 他突然害怕起来／感到恐惧。

[ + to infinitive ] Don't be afraid to say what you think. 不要害怕说出自己的想法。

[ + (that) ] She was afraid (that) he might be upset if she told him. 她担心告诉他之后他会不高兴。

Synonyms: frightenedpetrified (FRIGHTENED)scaredterrified

used to politely introduce bad news or disagreement

This is your room - it's rather small, I'm afraid. 这是你的房间——恐怕是太小了点儿。

I don't agree at all, I'm afraid. 对不起，我完全不能同意。

I'm afraid you've completely misunderstood the question. 恐怕你完全误解了这个问题。

[ + (that) ] I'm afraid (that) we can't come this evening after all. 很遗憾，我们今天晚上终究还是来不了了。